Dear Sir I understand that this may sound somewhat juvenile so Im merely asking you to bear with me. I share a love of historical fiction with many of your readers; I first started to read your work based on the fictional character Richard Sharpe set in Napoleonic wars. Since reading your work I have also read the majority of CS Forester stuff based on the character Horatio Hornblower. I know this may seem trivial however I was wondering if you had ever read his work, as I see some similarities in yours and Foresters writing style. I see you as literary genus and you have been an icon for me, as I am myself I young write looking to pursue a career as a Novelist. I live in Australia however I was born in Clare in Ireland. I only 17 and am currently having great difficulty acquiring a working visa although luck for me in Australia you dont need one as novelist. Ive grown up an Irish Catholic and despite living in Australia I have also been brought up in a very anti English house-hold. Your work has been in inspiration to me and it has milked that demeanor from me and for that I thank you, however Im still a big fan of Patrick Harper and his witty remarks. I have recently come across your TV series Sharpe I have to admit their was some disappointment that the early Indian years werent filmed with the exception of the first scene of Triumph in Challenge. But I guess thats just life. I look forward to you future work and once again thank you. Merry Christmas and Happy New year. Regards Patrick Kelly